Kraft Heinz reported strong price realization and resilient demand in the second quarter of 2022. Net sales decreased slightly, but organic net sales increased by 10.1%. Net income increased significantly due to lower tax expenses and interest expense.
Net sales decreased 0.9 percent versus the year-ago period to $6.6 billion.
Organic Net Sales increased 10.1 percent versus the prior year period.
Net income increased 1,136.4 percent versus the year-ago period to $265 million.
Diluted EPS was $0.21, up 1,150.0 percent versus the prior year period.
The Company continues to expect strong financial performance in 2022. The Company is raising expectations for 2022 Organic Net Sales to a high-single-digit percentage increase versus the prior year period, as compared to previous expectations of a mid-single-digit percentage increase, reflecting strong performance to date and ongoing business momentum. The Company continues to expect 2022 Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $5.8 billion to $6.0 billion, with a 45 percent to 55 percent third quarter to fourth quarter split.